East Bay Innovations
Supported Employment Services (SES)
Job Coach
About Our Organization:
Established in 1994, East Bay Innovations (EBI) is a nonprofit human services organization that supports people with developmental disabilities, such as intellectual disabilities, autism, and cerebral palsy. Our person-centered services support people to live in their own homes, make choices about how they live, work in jobs of their choosing, and enjoy being part of their communities. We seek to further the human rights and empowerment of people with disabilities, and hire people who care about social justice and want to make a difference in the lives of others.
EBI has been named a winner of San Francisco Chronicle’s Top Workplaces Award for 2023, 2024, and 2025!
About this Position:
As a Job Coach, you would provide one-on-one support to adults with developmental disabilities at various employment sites throughout Alameda County. Must have excellent organizational, communication, computer, teaching, and problem-solving skills. Must be able to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
This job is a great way to gain experience in the non-profit sector, social work, social services, or education and tutoring. We are seeking people who want to make a difference in the lives of others and are reliable, responsible, and teachable.
You would receive training in supporting clients with:
- Maintaining professional relationships with coworkers
- Organizing and prioritizing job tasks
- Requesting time off with managers
- Planning a main route to work and alternate routes
- Learning new duties and tasks
- Managing stress on busy days
- Anything else work-related your client might need support with!
Schedule:
- This is a full-time position.
- The schedule is Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00AM - 6:00PM.
- Additional evening and weekend availability, as required by the department.
Locations:
- Working a caseload throughout Alameda County: Dublin, Pleasanton, Livermore, Castro Valley, San Leandro.
- Valid California Driver's License, access to a reliable vehicle, and auto insurance (mileage reimbursement is offered for on the job driving).
Compensation: $23.05 per hour
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience working in human services, non-profit, social work is a plus.
- Committed to the philosophy of individualized services, independence, and community inclusion.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem solving skills.
- Self-motivated and able to work effectively, both as a team and independently.
Benefits:
- Medical coverage for those working 30 hours a week or more, with two different providers for you to choose from.
- Dental and vision coverage for both full-time and part-time staff.
- Flexible Spending Account & Dependent Care FSA, Commuter, and Parking pre-tax benefits.
- Voluntary Life, AD&D, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Pet Insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that include free mental health counseling sessions for you and members of your household.
- 403(b) retirement plan so you can invest in your future.
- Education Assistance Fund, providing reimbursement for tuition, fees, and supplies for education and self-enrichment courses.
- Membership in the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1021.
- Many opportunities for training so you can feel confident in the work you do and prepare for future career opportunities.
- Paid sick leave for all employees, and paid vacation for full-time employees
- Paid holidays for all Federal holidays.
- Mileage reimbursement for on-the-job driving at $0.70 per mile.
- EBI offers Additional Language Stipends for staff based on language fluency assessment and client/department/agency needs.
- September is DSP Month, our special time to celebrate and thank our amazing staff! EBI hosts a fun-filled get-together with games, laughter, and plenty of opportunities to connect.
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program is a federal program that forgives student loan debt for nonprofit employees after 120 qualifying payments. Employees who work at least 30 hours per week for a governmental, 501(c)(3) nonprofit, or other qualifying nonprofit organization may apply to have the balance of their student loans forgiven (tax free) after making 120 monthly payments.
East Bay Innovations is an equal opportunity employer. We will consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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